Denmark 2 Ducats - Christian V, 1688

Christiansborg Fortress

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Denmark Denmark
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625 – 1813)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Ducats
Year 1688
Ruler Christian V (1670–1699)
Composition Gold (.979)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 6.88
Diameter (mm) 23.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Ducats from Denmark. Issued in 1688. Struck in Gold (.979). Measures 23.9 mm and weighs 6.88 g.

Obverse
Bust of King Christian V with folded drapery and a pendant of the Order of the Elephant. King wears a large hat with five feathers. (Christian V, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway of the Vandals and the Goths)
Reverse
Inside a circle the aerial view of the Fortress of Christiansborg, on a small island, with big flying banner. Beaded ring on rim. Legend and date between the two circles
Edge
Smooth or with raised lettering (With Piety and Justice)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1688  Km# 395.1 - Smooth edge 100%
1688  km# 395.2 - Lettered edge 50%

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